Police
Man charged with murder after person found dead on Kawerau doorstep
The man was found dead on the front doorstep of a home on Onslow St in Kawerau in February.
Investigation reveals empty wheelhouse to blame for Austro Carina grounding
An investigation has found a fishing boat that ran aground on the Banks Peninsula in 2023 did so because the wheelhouse was empty. Transport Accident Investigation Commission manager surface… Audio
Not everyone's interactions with police the same - Green MP
Police patrols are a polarising issue, Tamatha Paul says, and how you feel about them depends on who you are and your previous interactions. Audio
Man charged over string of sexual indecency acts on buses
The 27-year-old is alleged to have targeted women travelling alone on the service in Wellington.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 27 March 2025
On today's episode, the journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages, the Parole Board has ordered the… Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on increased police patrols
Green MP Tamatha Paul said she has had complaints about police beat patrols, and that a visible police presence makes people feel more on edge. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green MP Tamatha Paul on increase in police patrols
Green MP Tamatha Paul is under fire for comments she made about increased police patrols. Paul spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concerns new drug-driving testing could catch medication
Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio
Roadside drug testing legislation passes final reading
Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. AA safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Investigation into grounding of Austro Carina released
An investigation has found a fishing boat which ran aground on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula in 2023 when it turned towards land and nobody was in the wheelhouse to stop it. Audio
Concerns ADHD medication may be picked up in roadside drug testing
Concerns have been raised that people using ADHD medication could be caught out by new police roadside drug testing. AUT Biosciences senior lecturer Dr Catherine Crofts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man smashes into police station, barricades himself inside with chainsaw
An axe and machete were also found after he smashed his way through the Murupara Police Station's front door. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Breakthrough in French toddler death mystery as grandparents arrested
Emile Soleil had been staying at the summer home of his maternal grandparents when he vanished.
Main road in Murupara closed as police negotiate active incident
The main road in the small Whakatāne town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio
Investigations begin over how police mistook 11-year-old for 20-year-old mental health patient
Investigations are underway into how Health NZ staff and Waikato police mistook an 11-year-old girl for a 20-year-old mental health patient. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Investigation underway into girl mistaken as 20 year old patient
An investigation is underway into how a young girl was mistaken for a missing 20-year-old patient and put in a mental health facility under a compulsory treatment order. The 11 year old, who is… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister says someone needs to take accountability in the case of the 11-year-old child, mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, the Wellington region will lose… Audio
